Minor Hotels debuts NH Collection in Sri Lanka with rebranding of Mövenpick Colombo
Daily FT: Minor Hotels, a leading hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of over 550 hotels and resorts in 56 countries, announced the rebranding and management of Mövenpick Colombo.
This strategic move will see the property rebranded as NH Collection Colombo, marking the debut of the prestigious NH Collection brand in Sri Lanka.
Located in the heart of Colombo, the hotel is ideally positioned to offer guests unparalleled access to the city’s vibrant business district, cultural attractions, and entertainment options. The partnership with Softlogic City Hotels Ltd. to rebrand as NH Collection Colombo will bring a fresh, contemporary aesthetic and an enhanced level of service, setting a new benchmark for hospitality in Sri Lanka’s commercial capital. The hotel features 219 well-appointed rooms and luxury suites, each designed with contemporary decor and equipped with modern amenities, providing expansive views of the city and the Indian Ocean.
Minor Hotels is renowned for its diverse range of brands, including Anantara, AVANI, Elewana Collection, Oaks, NH Hotels, and Tivoli. With a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and sustainable practices, Minor Hotels has established itself as a powerhouse in the global hospitality industry.
Minor International Group CEO Dillip Rajakarier said: “Introducing the NH Collection brand to Colombo, underscores our commitment to the destination while expanding our footprint in markets with growing international traveller appeal. Colombo, with its vibrant atmosphere and rich cultural heritage, is the perfect setting for the NH brand to thrive.”
NH Collection, a premium brand under the NH Hotel Group, which is also part of Minor Hotels, is celebrated for its refined style, exceptional service, and strategic locations in prime urban centres. NH Collection hotels are designed for discerning travellers seeking sophistication and comfort, offering cutting-edge technology, innovative meeting spaces, and gourmet dining experiences.
The NH Collection Colombo Hotel will soon join Minor Hotels’ distinguished portfolio in Sri Lanka, which already includes the Anantara Kalutara Resort, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort, and Avani Kalutara Resort.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is on a steady growth path resulting in an increase in business/investment opportunities especially in the leisure and hospitality sectors. The growth and business potential in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is not lost on international leisure and hospitality brands. Many such foreign businesses have already entered Sri Lanka’s tourism industry or have expressed interest in entering the industry. The increase in the tourism industry had also resulted in an increase in the number of flights operated to Sri Lanka by international airlines to transport the increasing number of foreign travelers to the country. The many promotional campaigns carried out by Sri Lankan authorities in tourist source markets old and new as well as the recognition of Sri Lanka as a must visit tourist destination by global travel media outlets have all paid out as Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is now a key revenue generator for the country. Given the growing business potential in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, foreign businesses/investors could confidently explore the expanding business/investment opportunities in the industry. Collaborations with local businesses engaged in the tourism industry and foreign businesses could also help the further expansion of the country’s tourism industry.